欽
欽: respect
respect; revere
12 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 3 words here
Readings
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キン・コン
Kunつつしむ
Literary. Seen mainly in 欽定 (decreed by the sovereign) and 欽慕・欽仰 (deep reverence); everyday 'respect' is 尊敬.
Key words
欽定きんていdecreed by the sovereign
欽慕きんぼadoration; reverence
欽仰きんぎょうreverence; veneration
欽定憲法きんていけんぽうconstitution granted by a monarch
Example sentences
明治憲法は欽定憲法の代表例として知られている。
The Meiji Constitution is known as a typical example of a constitution granted by the sovereign.
若いころから、彼は師を深く欽慕していた。
From his youth, he deeply revered his teacher.
彼の誠実な生き方は、今も多くの人から欽仰されている。
His sincere way of life is still revered by many people.